Brock Lesnar will be returning to the UFC and is slated to fight a yet to be named opponent on July’s UFC 200 card. The WWE has given Lesnar permission to fight on the card despite being under contract with the UFC. This UFC promo during the 199 PPV made the news official: OH. MY. […]
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TUF 23 Episode 7 draws 377,000 viewers
The 7th episode of TUF this past Wednesday on FS1 drew 377,000 viewers according to Sports TV Ratings. In the fight of the night, Team Claudia remained perfect as Amanda Cooper defeated Jamie Moyle by unanimous decision. Payout Perspective: The night was overshadowed by the NHL Stanley Cup which aired on NBC Sports Network and […]
UFC Fight Night 88 draws 757K, Prelims 469K
Sports TV Ratings reports that UFC Fight Night 88 on Sunday night drew an average of 757,000 viewers. The prelims which preceded the main card on FS1 drew 469,000 viewers. The Memorial Day weekend card featuring Thomas Almeida facing Cody Garbrandt drew 381,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 rating. The prelims drew 227,000 viewers in […]
UFC Fight Night 88 salaries
The Nevada State Athletic Commission released the salaries from Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 88. Via MMA Junkie: Cody Garbrandt: $48,000 (includes $24,000 win bonus) def. Thomas Almeida: $25,000 Jeremy Stephens: $100,000 (includes $50,000 win bonus) def. Renan Barao: $50,000 Rick Story: $76,000 (includes $38,000 win bonus) def. Tarec Saffiedine: $37,000 Chris Camozzi: $72,000 (includes $36,000 […]
UFC, DGital Media to produce podcasts starting June 21
The Sports Business Journal reports that the UFC and DGital Media have struck a deal in which the company will launch a twice-a-week podcast featuring UFC President Dana White, fighters from the company and other notable figures. Financial terms of the multiyear deal were not disclosed however SBJ reports that the companies will split advertising […]